Automation and robotics were among the key trends at the recent Texprocess Americas exhibition in Atlanta, with industry-changing technologies on show that have the potential to bridge the industry's skills gap, increase productivity in apparel manufacturing, and drive speed to market.

Another company with ambitious sustainability targets, Levi Strauss & Co, has partnered with textile technology start-up Evrnu to create what it says are the world's first jeans made entirely from discarded cotton T-shirts. The Levi's 511 prototype jeans were developed using a patent-pending recycling technology that converts consumer waste into renewable fibre, using 98% less water than virgin cotton products.

According to an AT Kearney report, supply chain risk management has declined in priority, with many organisations citing lack of bandwidth and budget as the biggest roadblocks. Yet those that take a more pragmatic approach will capture the most powerful insights, authors suggest. The report looks at 12 trends that are expected to shape the global outlook and operating environment through to 2025.

We're also pleased to welcome Beth Wright as just-style's new news editor. Already familiar with the site after having written for just-style last year, Beth rejoins as a permanent member of the team. I'm sure Beth will become a familiar face to many of you as she reports on the global textile and apparel industry and its developments.

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